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Check out some video highlights of the 2015 UBAWA Book Fair

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The UBAWA Book Fair is an evolutionary groundbreaking annual celebration of the influence of African American literature within the urban arts and in mainstream culture. Become a part of this historic transformative event on October 31st in New York City.

TAKE A LOOK AT SOME OF OUR FEATURED AUTHORS!

Watch Exclusive Clips from the 2013 UBAWA Fall Book Fair

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The UBAWA Book Fair went out with a bang and 4UMF was there to get the scoop.

UBAWA or Urban Books Authors & Writers of America, held their first annual Book Fair at the Georgia International Convention Center in Atlanta, GA. There many urban authors, from across the country, came together for one cause to “promote literacy and the advancement of writers and authors from under-represented groups.”

UBAWA seeks to connect talented authors with their targeted audiences. Among some of the featured authors whom attended were idol/author Princess Dior and Ms. Alabama Lakisha Brooks. (read entire article)

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First Annual UBAWA Fall Book Fair!

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Click on any of the above book covers to view entire showcase.

CHECK OUT UBAWA'S BEST BOOK COVER WINNERS

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Congratulations to Kenwuan Meeks, author of Trustworthy, Eyes Cant See Everything for winning UBAWA's Best Book Cover Contest Round 8
Submit your book cover for UBAWA's next Book Cover Contest (Round 8) by completing the form below. 


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Round 7 winner
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Round 6 Winner
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Round 4 Winner
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Round 3 Winner
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Round 2 Winner
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Round 1 Grand Prize Winner
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Round 1 Winner Up
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Round 1 Winner Up

Celebrating African-American Authors in History

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View complete feature by clicking here.

Meet Jameelah Kareem, author of  Toxic

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Born and raised in Willingboro, NJ Jameelah Kareem is a graduate of Rutgers University with her Bachelor’s in Journalism and Media Studies. After writing for school newspapers, creating her own magazine and writing for blogs she decided to purse creative writing. She self published her debut novel titled “All Money Ain’t Good Money: A Tale of Greed.” Her second novel “Toxic” is published under LFF Publishing. She decided to go under a publishing house to learn more about the publishing industry and join a team of great authors. Her aspirations are to continue to write novels and eventually write films.

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In a world where beauty holds the key to happiness, Fancy sets out to use her key to achieve just that. Making men fall in love, lust and beyond while giving their all is just natural to her and an everyday part of her life.  Her web of lies and deceit continue to grow as she plays two men who are closely connected. Eventually her toxic lifestyle will bring her down or them in the process.


UBAWA'S TOP 100 BOOKS OF 2013

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Donate Books to Incarcerated Readers!


Please join us in our effort to promote literacy and positive choices amongst our brothers and sisters who are incarcerated in prisons by donating a copy of your book with a short inspirational message. Email ubawafoundationgmail.com (subject: Prison Care Package) to make a difference.

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To every reader, author, publisher, and book club who attended the 2013 UBAWA Fall Book Fair, we’d like to say thank you for helping us make it a reality. Now that we have made history, we are busy working on bigger and better things for our 2nd Annual Book Fair. This is only the beginning. We appreciate your support and looking forward to you joining us in taking it to another level next year.

We’re working on a mid-October release for the Special Edition of our magazine which will feature participating authors from our 1st Annual Book Fair, book fair interviews with several of our featured authors, excerpts from our Author Panel, new releases. book reviews, and so much more.

Pre-order a copy of our magazine here.

Order a free copy of our 2013 UBAWA Fall Book Fair Event Program here:

Order a 2013 UBAWA Fall Book Fair T-Shirt here

Order a copy of Just-a-Taste here

Meet Jennifer Hayes, author of "Bound by Memphis"

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With more than 14 years in the dating industry, Jennifer J. Hayes has the passion and dedication to helping her clients find love that lasts. She believes in love, fully, and won’t stop until everyone around her has what she has. Through her career in the matchmaking field, as well as her dedication as the Love Guru, Jei Knows It All, she ensures her clients have all of the knowledge and assets to sustain a passionate, meaningful relationship for a lifetime!

Throughout her journey as a wife and a mother, Jennifer has learned what it takes to have it all. She is never one to skimp in an area of her life, and knows that if you want it all, you have to commit it all!

Jennifer considers herself blessed and fortunate, and therefore is concerned with community efforts. She is constantly dedicating herself to philanthropic efforts, causes such as Heart Disease and Breast Cancer, and her awareness for literacy prompted her own foundation Iknowhowtoread.org. (read more)

READ THE REVIEW FOR HER BOOK, BOUND BY MEMPHIS

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Check out some of our Featured Authors!

Click on each photo to read more info on each author.
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Tremayne Moore
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Unoma Nwankwor
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Kaylynn Hunt
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DeVaughn Lilly
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James Cash
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Anita Husen
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Nanette Buchanan
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Olivia Renee Wallace
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Lorraine Elzia
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Trinisa M Pitts
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Darryl Miles Perkins
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Renee Sunday
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Shelia Lipsey
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Tya Love
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Annetta Hobson
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Jae Henderson
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Sh'Moore Books
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Liltera Williams
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LaKisha Brooks
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J. Anthony Graves
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Janel Ricks
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Johnna Brown
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Ana’Gia Wright
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Sa’Rese
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Kenyetta "Kenni" York
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Tyora Moody
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Tivona Elliot
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Regina Long Southall
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Joyce Reed
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Deidra D.S. Green
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Danielle "Ornitha" Taylor
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Tina Mckinney
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Nakia Laushaul
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Stacey Covington-Lee
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Tomika "Yvonne" Reid
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Candee Vernon
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Tonja Ayers
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Princess Dior
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Anita Jeter-Peterkin
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Racquel Williams
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Marcus Taylor
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Aynoit Ashor
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S.F. Hardy
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Barbara Priester
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Charmaine Galloway

Black Owned & Operated Bookstores

Black & Noble
The Literary Book Joint
Azizi
Underground in Chicago
South Dallas Bookstore
Hamilton Books
Nubian Bookstore
Urban Knowledge
Books & Beauty Bookstore (Memphis, TN)
Dare Books (Longwood, FL)
Tenaj Books & Gift Gallery (Orlando, FL)
Medu
Philly Horizon Books
Heritage Bookstore
Bertha Books
To get featured in the next issue of our Magazine, email ubawafoundation@gmail.com (subject: Magazine Feature)
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UBAWA Testimonials

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"Thank you Ubawa's Bestsellers for the endless opportunities you provide for authors like myself. It is much appreciated." -Morenike' Matoy, author of ‘A Taste of Insanity’

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"UBAWA helps support people’s dreams. They are positive in every way imaginable. UBAWA offers advice and services that are beneficial to every writer no matter what stage they are in their careers. Their site is a godsend." --Ben Burgess, author of ‘Monster’
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"I just want to send a special thanks to UBAWA. It means a lot to me to have your support and assistance as an author. Y'all didn't know me from a can of paint yet you were willing to create awareness about me and my book. So I just want to say thanks so much!" --Kennedee Devoe, ‘Two Wrongs Don’t Make a Right…it Makes Us Even’

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"Your support of independent authors is amazing. Thank you for your time and assistance with all that you do." --Ronnie C. Dawson, author of ‘Irreconcilable Differences’

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"I think what you do for writers is amazing! I love it." --DeVaughn Lilly, author of ‘The Magnificent Life of Gravy Brown’

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